Learn how to make traditional Turkey Escalope from Poland.
Also known as Kotlet z Indyka, our quick & easy Turkey Escalope recipe is crispy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside.
We love serving delicious fried Turkey Escalope with creamy dill Polish cucumber salad and slice of lemon.
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What Is Kotlet z Indyka?
Kotlet is a Polish variety of a breaded cutlet of pork, turkey or chicken dipped in egg and coated with breadcrumbs. It is similar to Viennese schnitzel or Italian cotoletta.
The history of schabowy dates back to the 19th century. Different recipes for cutlets such as schabowy are featured in an 1860 cookbook by Lucyna Ćwierczakiewiczowa, 365 Dinners for Five Złoty.
Typical ingredients include eggs, lard or oil, spices, pork loin or turkey breast, breadcrumbs and flour.
In our easy Polish Turkey Escalope recipe the breast meat is tenderized and flattened with a meat mallet or rolling pin then dipped in flour, egg and breadcrumbs. Vegetable oil is heated in a frying pan till it starts to sizzle and the breaded turkey breasts are then slowly dropped into the oil and shallow fried until browned and crispy.
Kotlet z Indyka can be served with cooked potatoes, mashed potatoes, fried mushrooms, coleslaw or creamy cucumber salad.
You may also enjoy these breaded cutlet recipes: Egyptian Crispy Crusted Dukkah Chicken and Crispy Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich.
Travel to Poland by Making Breaded Turkey Escalope at Home
I love traveling to Europe.
As a professional food and travel journalist, I’ve had the opportunity to enjoy amazing meals in Europe, from traditional markets to award winning restaurants.
For over ten years, I’ve been on the hunt for the best Turkey Escalope. I’ve embarked on culinary adventures at Eastern European restaurants in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Bosnia, Estonia, Latvia and Russia.
In Poland, I enjoyed massive meat-filled plates in Krakow’s finest restaurants including the dining rooms at Sheraton Grand Krakow and Hotel Kanonicza 22.
Fried Turkey Escalope are often served with a medley of meats like roast sausages, ham hock, smoked fish, sauerkraut and dill pickles.
After you’ve enjoyed your first bite, you’ll realize why a crispy and tender Turkey Escalope is a must-try taste in Poland!
Where To Eat Polish Turkey Escalope
If you live in a large city in Canada or America you’ll likely have access to a local Polish restaurant that serves a traditional Kotlet z Indyka.
Haven’t traveled to the Poland before? It may be helpful to first sample Turkey Escalope at a local restaurant to better understand how the dish is served. You’ll get an idea for the perfect portion size to serve on each plate and side dishes to offer at the table like cabbage rolls, bigos, roasted beets, and plump pierogi.
In Toronto, popular Eastern European restaurants that may serve a Polish-style Turkey Escalope include Cafe Polonez, Wvrst, Country Style Hungarian, Tennessee Tavern, Amber European and Chopin.
Many of the best Ukrainian/Polish restaurants in the city are located in Roncesvalles Village, located between The Junction and Parkdale. Visit in the Fall for Roncesvalles Polish Fest to enjoy a fabulous taste of Polish culture.
My Family Loves Kotlet z Indyka
I love cooking for my friends and family!
After enjoying a tasty culinary tour of Krakow I was excited to share my love for crispy breaded turkey escalope when I got back home.
I made this quick & easy Kotlet z Indyka recipe on a hot summer day for lunch. I knew my parents would enjoy the recipe as they love breaded chicken fingers, cucumber salad and holiday roast turkey.
Depending on the size of your turkey breasts you can often serve one breast sliced between three people. We like to serve these Turkey Escalope topped with fresh dill alongside a creamy cucumber salad and spritz of lemon.
It’s a lovely dish to serve for lunch or dinner with a glass of dry white wine or Eastern European beer like Pilsner Urquell.
Health Benefits
Our homemade Kotlet z Indyka recipe is packed full of healthy ingredients!
Turkey is high in protein and provides B vitamins such as niacin, which helps your body access the energy in foods.
Eggs contain two vital nutrients that are not present in many foods: iodine and vitamin D. Eggs are also rich in tissue-building protein and vitamin B12, which helps your body manufacture blood cells.
Onions are a humble vegetable packed with vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. Regular consumption of leeks can help boost digestive health and reduce the risk of developing heart disease.
A rich source of phytochemicals and vitamin C, lemons help boost your immune system and neutralize free radicals that cause disease and skin aging. Lemons also protect against heart disease and help improve blood flow to the brain.
Cucumbers are low in calories and high in water content so are great at hydrating the body. To maximize their nutrient content, cucumbers should be eaten unpeeled. Peeling them reduces the amount of fibre, as well as certain vitamins and minerals.
Packed with calcium and friendly probiotic bacteria, sour cream and yogurt help keep your bones strong and your gut healthy. Yogurt may also help reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes and some types of cancer.
Dill is packed with micronutrients such as Vitamin A and C, responsible for healthy vision, skin and immune function.
Turkey Escalope Recipe Cooking Tips
This homemade Turkey Escalope recipe is quick and easy to make at home.
- Use a large skillet with a high rim to shallow fry breaded turkey escalope. The high rim will help reduce splatter on your stove.
- We’ve made this traditional Polish recipe with turkey breast meat but you can substitute for chicken breasts or sliced pork loin if you prefer.
- Be sure to pound the turkey breasts as this helps tenderize and soften the meat. It makes the meat thinner, which ensures the turkey finishes cooking at the same time.
- If you’re preparing this dish for a dinner party we suggest frying them in the morning and storing the cooked cutlets in the fridge until guests arrive. An hour before you want to eat place them on a baking sheet and reheat in a 400F oven to get them crispy and warm.
- We suggest pairing the breaded cutlets with a Polish cucumber and sour cream salad but you can also enjoy with Beet Yogurt Salad.
What To Serve with Fried Turkey Escalope
We love serving this Turkey Escalope recipe as a main course at lunch or dinner.
These fried breaded turkey breasts are crispy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. We like to serve each cutlet with a side of homemade Polish Cucumber Dill Sour Cream Salad.
If you’re hosting a Polish or Eastern European dinner party you may also like to serve the following dishes at the table:
- Mizeria Creamy Polish Cucumber Salad
- Polish Sour Rye Zurek Soup
- Ogorkowa Zupa Creamy Polish Dill Pickle Soup
- Homemade Pierogies
- Air Fryer Pierogies
- Nudle S Makem Czech Poppy Seed Pasta Noodles
- Hovezi Gulas Traditional Czech Beef Goulash Stew
- Nakladany Hermelin Czech Marinated Camembert Cheese
- Lecho Hungarian Tomato Red Pepper Stew
- Pogacsa Hungarian Caraway Cheese Biscuits
- Csipetke Hungarian Pinched Noodles
- Korozott Hungarian Cottage Cheese Spread
- Paprikas Csirke Hungarian Chicken Paprikash
- Romanian Soup Ciorba de Perisoare
- Oladiki Oladushki Buttermilk Pancakes
Storing Turkey Escalope
If you have leftover Kotlet z Indyka you can store the cutlets in the fridge in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
To reheat place the cutlets in the oven or air fryer at 400F to warm and get the breading crispy again. Avoid using a microwave as this cooking method will make the breading soggy and soft.
You May Also Enjoy These Turkey & Chicken Recipes…
- Thanksgiving Turkey Cranberry Sandwich
- White BBQ Turkey Sandwiches with Jalapeno and Pickles
- Spicy Tikka Masala Turkey Barley Soup
- Sherry Cream Sauce Lemon Chicken Casserole
- Creamy French Poulet a la Creme Casserole
- French Orange & Fennel Braised Provencal Chicken
- Crispy Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich
- Paprikas Csirke Hungarian Chicken Paprikash
- Egyptian Crispy Crusted Dukkah Chicken
- Crispy Roast Chicken and Leek Risotto
How To Make Kotlet z Indyka Polish Turkey Escalope
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Polish Breaded Turkey Escalope
Equipment
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- French knife
- Mixing bowls
- Mandolin
- Rolling Pin or Meat Mallet
- Large Nonstick Skillet or Wok
Ingredients
Cucumber Dill Salad
- 1 Cucumber
- 1 Shallot
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1/2 tsp Lemon Zest
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 tsp White Sugar
- 1/4 cup Fresh Dill chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Turkey Escalope
- 2 Turkey Breasts filet removed
- 2 Eggs beaten
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- Canola Oil shallow fry
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad
- Slice the cucumber with a mandolin. Place cucumber slices in a large mixing bowl, sprinkle with salt, toss and let sit for 10 minutes. Rinse under the tap with water to remove salt and gently squeeze cucumber to remove the water content.
- Add cucumber and sliced shallot to a mixing bowl. Pour over the lemon juice and zest and season with salt and pepper. Mix together sour cream, sugar and dill and add to the cucumber and shallot. Gently toss to combine and store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Turkey Escalope
- If your turkey breasts contain an attached fillet, remove the fillets from the breasts. You will produce 2 small turkey escalope from the fillets and 2 large turkey escalope from the breast meat.
- Place the turkey breast, one at a time, between two pieces of plastic wrap and bash them with a rolling pin or meat mallet to flatten them to tenderize the meat. You want them to be about 1/2 inch thick.
- Sprinkle turkey breasts on both side with salt and pepper. Pour the beaten eggs, four and breadcrumbs into 3 separate shallow bowls or plates. Dip the escalopes in the flour, followed by egg, followed by breadcrumbs. Set aside on a baking sheet.
- Add canola oil to a nonstick skillet to shallow fry over medium heat. Once it is sizzling, add the escalopes and fry for 7-8 minutes on each side, until crisp and golden.
- Serve hot with cold cucumber and dill salad.
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